As per the Finance Act 2015, Service Tax rate was revised effective June 1, 2015. Government has notified Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC) in addition to service tax with effect from November 15, 2015 onwards.
Service Tax rate including Swachh Bharat cess (SBC) are as follows:
| Category |
Service tax |
Service tax with Swachh Bharat cess |
Q1. What are the changes in Service Tax rate including Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC) for ULIP products?
Ans From November 15, 2015, Service Tax rate including SBC will be applicable at 14.5% on ULIP products on all charges like:
- Fund management charges
- Mortality/Morbidity charges
- Premium allocation charges
- Policy administration fees
- Switch fees
- Reinstatement fees
- Any other charge as per the policy document
Q2. What is the change in Service Tax rate including Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC) for endowment products?
Ans For Endowment products Service Tax including Swachh Bharat Cess has changed to:
- 3.625% on first year premium
- 1.8125% on renewal premium
Q3. My ULIP policy had lapsed in January 2015. If I revive it in December 2015, how is the service tax including SBC calculated?
Ans Service tax rate including Swachh Bharat Cess as applicable on the date of payment of premium will be applied on charges, i.e., rate applicable in December 2015 will be applied on charges under the policy.
